George Allison
George Allison is the founder and editor of the UK Defence Journal. He holds a degree in Cyber Security from Glasgow Caledonian University and specialises in naval and cyber security topics. George has appeared on national radio and television to provide commentary on defence and security issues. Twitter: @geoallison
Royal Navy escorts Russian submarine through English Channel
HMS Somerset has shadowed a Russian submarine as it passed through the English Channel.
US Navy nuclear submarine departs Faslane
A US Navy Los Angeles class attack submarine has visited Faslane in a routine stop-off.
Defence spending hits 20 year low
Statistics show UK defence spending fell below the NATO target of two percent of GDP in the last financial year.
HMS Queen Elizabeth to arrive in Portsmouth by autumn
HMS Queen Elizabeth is expected to sail into Portsmouth Harbour this autumn, Defence secretary Michael Fallon has said.
Spain violates airspace over Gibraltar and causes flight delays
The Spanish P-3 Orion flew into the territory’s airspace on Friday, the government of Gibraltar said in a statement. Gibraltar has accused Spain of "deliberately causing problems".
First two British P-8 Poseidon Maritime Patrol Aircraft ordered
The first two P-8 Poseidon aircraft for the United Kingdom have been ordered under a $2.2bn contract.
First Italian-built F-35B rolls out of production facility
The first F-35B assembled outside the United States rolled out of the Final Assembly and Check Out facility in Italy today.
Secretary General commends Norway’s contributions to NATO
Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg welcomed Norwegian Prime Minister Erna Solberg to NATO Headquarters for talks.
Kenya to Buy MD-530F Armed Helicopters
The US State Department has approved a possible Foreign Military Sale to Kenya for MD 530 aircraft.
Raytheon begin AN/SPY-6(V) radar production
Raytheon has been awarded a $327m contract to exercise options for 'Air and Missile Defense Radar Program' Low Rate Initial Production.
